Joshua Kimmich wants to stay at Bayern Munich amidst Liverpool interest

Liverpool FC’s hopes of signing Bayern Munich star Joshua Kimmich have been dashed as the midfielder has expressed his desire to remain at the Allianz Arena. Despite being linked with a move to Anfield, Kimmich appears set to negotiate a contract renewal with Bayern, prioritizing his long-term stay in Bavaria.

The summer has been a period of significant change at Bayern Munich following their failure to clinch the Bundesliga title last season. The managerial shake-up saw Thomas Tuchel depart and Vincent Kompany take the reins, coming in from Burnley. Amid these changes, the future of Joshua Kimmich had been a hot topic, with the German international’s contract set to expire next summer.

Joshua Kimmich wants to stay at Bayern Munich amidst Liverpool interest.

Kimmich, 29, was a target for several top clubs, including Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool, and Paris Saint-Germain. However, the versatile midfielder has now indicated his intention to stay at Bayern. Speaking on a pre-season tour via Get German Football News, Kimmich emphasized his contentment at the club and his eagerness to contribute to their success.

“All doors are open to everyone. Generally speaking, I feel really comfortable here. All my kids were born here, we built a house. Of course, last season wasn’t so successful, that’s not what Bayern and I want. Now I’m hungry, full of energy.”

Kimmich’s decision is a significant setback for Liverpool, who were keen on adding the experienced midfielder to their ranks. The Reds, under the guidance of new head coach Arne Slot, are looking to strengthen their squad after a challenging season. The 2020 UEFA Champions League winner’s versatility and leadership qualities made him an ideal candidate to bolster Liverpool’s midfield.

Liverpool will now have to explore alternative options to reinforce their squad. While Kimmich’s decision is disappointing, it also highlights the need for the Reds to have multiple targets to ensure they can adapt quickly to such developments.

More Liverpool News

From a Liverpool perspective, missing out on Joshua Kimmich is undoubtedly a blow. His experience, versatility, and winning mentality would have been invaluable assets at Anfield. However, at 29, he is unlikely to be a long-term solution to the problem.

David Ornstein revealed that Liverpool have identified a foreign player who is the solution to their woes at number six. With Kimmich now keen to stay at Bayern, we can safely rule it out being him.